A journey through the many flavors of Lay's from the four corners of the globe
Flavor: Sesame Sauce Hot Pot Country: China When Seen: April 2023 In a Bite: Nutty and subdued In a Haiku:Open sesame.Get hot pot without the pain.Subtle is the word. Origin Story: While Chinese hot pots are perhaps best known as being a deliciously spicy dish, not everyone in China has taste buds that can keep …
Flavor: Roasted Garlic Oyster Country: China (found in Canada) When Seen: January 2023 In a Bite: Strong taste of garlic, no hint of oyster. In a Haiku:No need to shuck it.Keeps Dracula away too.Don’t forget mouthwash. Origin Story: This classic Southern Chinese street food (or so we’re told) is easy enough to slurp from the …
Flavor: Grilled Pork Country: China (found in USA) When Seen: February 2022 In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku:The pig goes ‘heng heng‘.That’s before its on the grill.Then, it just sizzles. Origin Story: Pork has long been king in China and the nation’s …
Flavor: Roasted Fish Country: China (found in USA) When Seen: February 2022 In a Bite: Like watered down BBQ with garlicky undertones. Fish taste MIA. In a Haiku:Not today hot pot.Hibernate the winter months.Roast without roasting. Origin Story: Roasted fish is a complex, flavor-packed dish from Sichuan (aka Szechuan), which, some say is the ideal …
Flavor: Fried Crab Country: China (found in USA) When Seen: February 2022 In a Bite: Notes of crab, scallions, ginger, garlic, and chili pepper (according to Intersnacktional) In a Haiku:Put away your wok.This chip has been pre-stir fried;for your convenience. Origin Story: What better way for the Lay’s Flavor Department to “welcome” Hong Kong’s integration …
Flavor: Spicy Crayfish Country: China (found in USA) When Seen: August 2021 In a Bite: Shrimp and herbs with a tiny hint of spice and the scent of chives, chili and seafood In a Haiku:Like mini lobster.Whether ‘Cray’ or ‘Craw’, no mind.From the mud to chips. Origin Story: Little known fact: the classic Fred Astaire …
Flavor: Grilled Squid Country: China When Seen: May 2019 In a Bite: We hear it is like a mildly spiced barbecue In a Haiku:Pungent, fishy smell;without the rubbery flesh;and the messy ink. Origin Story: Grilled squid is the type of delicious street food you can smell from a few blocks away. This flavor was created …
Flavor: Lime Country: China When Seen: May 2019 In a Bite: A failed attempt at replicating the flavor of lime without the use of limes, or so we hear. In a Haiku:It’s Corona time!Pop a bottle with these chips.Mask is optional. Origin Story: As the more avid travelers will know, lime is the citrus of …
Flavor: American Classic Country: China When Seen: May 2019 In a Bite: How can one describe the classic? Nothing but salt, grease and crunch. In a Haiku:The big bang of chips.It all started here with just;a sprinkle of salt. Origin Story: The original potato chip flavor. Nothing but fried potatoes and salt. To learn more …
Flavor: Roasted Chicken Wing Country: China When Seen: May 2019 In a Bite: Somewhat sweet, short on chicken flavor In a Haiku:There’s no need to boast.This roast elevates the wing;and flies us away. Origin Story: The Chinese Flavor Department brought this flavor to market to teach their French and especially Taiwanese counterparts a lesson in …
